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Skin Assessment - Coggle Diagram
Skin Assessment
Health Interview
History of allergies or rashes?
Problems with skin or nails?
Current itching, bruising, sores, etc?
Skin care?
Family history of skin disease/cancer?
Anatomy and Physiology
Layers of the skin
Epidermis
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Dermis
Blood Vessels
Nerves
Glands
Hypodermis
Fat
Connective Tissue
Function
Protection
Thermoregulation
Sensation
Synthesis of Vitamin D
Objective
Inspect
Color
Expected
Hyperpigmentation
Hypopigmentation
Unexpected
Cyanosis
Ecchymosis
Petechiae
Erythema
Jaundice
Pallor
Integrity
Expected
Smooth and intact
Unexpected
Lesions
Vascular
Petechiae
Ecchymosis
Purpura
Primary
Flat
Macule
Patch
Raised
Papule
Plaque
Raised solid
Wheal
Nodule
Tumor
Raised, Fluid-Filled
Vesicle
Bulla
Pustule
Cyst
Secondary
Lichenification
Crust
Scale
Fissure
Erosion
Ulceration
Excoriation
ABCDE Rule
Assymmetry
Border
Color
Diameter
Evolving
Nails
Expected
slightly curved or flat
smooth and rounded
uniform thickness
Capillary refill < 2
Unexpected
brown with linear streaks
Bluish tinge
Whitish nails
Clubbing
Jagged Edges
Delayed Capillary Refill
Palpate
Texture and Moisture
Expected
smooth and dry
Acne
Wrinkles
Scars
Unexpected
Velvety Skin
Dry, flaky
Diaphoresis
Temperature
Expected
Warm
Consistent
Unexpected
Hyperthemia
Hypothemia
Mobility and Turgor
Expected
Elastic
Decreased elasticity in older adults
Unexpected
Tenting
Edema
Tools